Mark Robert Adkins, born on October 4, 1961, passed away on November 22, 2025. Originally from Charlestown, Maryland, he later made his home in Virginia, where he cultivated friendships and shared his talents. He was a cherished member of the community and a passionate advocate for animal rescue. Mark will be remembered for his love of cooking and his dedication as a skilled landscaper, survived by his beloved siblings: Richard Adkins, Wanda Green (Will), Aletha Bobb, and his late siblings, Barbara Harris and Harley Adkins. Mark was preceded in death by: John E. "Mountain" Adkins, Dorothy Adkins, and his loving parents, Harley Robert Adkins and Dorothy Hart Calvert Adkins, forever in our hearts.
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